Rachel Lauria

Rachel Lauria is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, family challenges, and the emotional fallout of separation and divorce. Her work focuses on practical steps that reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of direction.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Sessions aim to build self-compassion, improve how people communicate, and identify small changes that can make daily life easier. She draws on therapy methods that help clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and respond differently in stressful moments.

Rachel uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based tools. She also incorporates client-centered and dialectical ideas to keep the work grounded in the client’s experience. These methods are used to address mood concerns, trauma recovery, attachment issues, and caregiving stress among other struggles.

With three years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping people find clearer priorities and steady coping skills. Conversations in sessions are collaborative and practical. The goal is to leave with strategies that fit everyday life and move toward clearer goals.

People who want to start are invited to consider what they most want to change and to begin with a short matching process. Rachel works with individuals to set concrete, manageable steps toward feeling more in control and more connected to what matters.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing 행동 that aligns with personal values; it can help when people feel overwhelmed by painful emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm in daily life, which supports coping with chronic stress and caregiving demands.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This usually starts with a conversation about what matters most, followed by trying practical tools and adjusting as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness or behavioral exercises in the actual places where they live and work. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness practices effectively to remote formats, and the therapist will help tailor sessions to your day-to-day routine.